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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.59, 1,066.22 and 642.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.59, 1,066.22 and 642.17 is: 964.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.59 : 1,066.22 = 642.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.59/1,066.22 = 642.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.59x = 1,066.22 × 642.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.59x = 684,685.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,685.96/709.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.90

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